North Central Region
North Central Region
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Since opening in 1987, the region has placed 661 Service, Skilled Companion and Facility Dog teams throughout these 14 states and more than 295 of these teams are still active. The North Central Region opened the Chicago Satellite Office in September 1992 to help educate the public, hold special events, support local volunteer puppy raisers and pursue grants and other funding in this highly populated metropolitan area. Currently, the region has more than 600 dedicated volunteers including 132 active volunteer puppy raisers ensuring our organization continues to provide “exceptional dogs for exceptional people.” CCI is proud to share its mission by providing facility tours and/or speakers for community events or meetings. Tours of the North Central Regional Training Center are available Monday-Friday afternoons and must be scheduled in advance. During the tour, you will learn more about Canine Companions for Independence, the training facility, disability awareness, assistance dogs and assistance dog etiquette. In addition, a CCI staff member will demonstrate some of the 50 commands CCI dogs learn during their training. CCI staff and volunteer speakers are available to present assistance dog demonstrations for meetings and events throughout the region. A presentation can be done with or without a dog and can educate your guests about Canine Companions for Independence, disability awareness, assistance dogs and assistance dog etiquette. If you would like more information about tours or speakers, please call the North Central Regional Center at (740) 548-4447. |
